§ 31-32-3-1 Appointment
§ 31-32-3-2 Persons ineligible for appointment
§ 31-32-3-3 Appointment of child’s attorney as guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate
§ 31-32-3-4 Representation by attorney
§ 31-32-3-5 Court appointment of attorney
§ 31-32-3-6 Representation of best interests of child
§ 31-32-3-7 Officers of the court
§ 31-32-3-8 Term of appointment
§ 31-32-3-9 Fees
§ 31-32-3-10 Civil immunity; employee of or volunteer for an early intervention advocate; preventative program staff member
§ 31-32-3-10.5 Civil immunity for placement of a child on a waiting list for guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate services
§ 31-32-3-11 Voluntary preventative program for at-risk children; criminal history check of staff and early intervention advocate; authorized actions; confidential information; request for assistance; civil and criminal immunity
§ 31-32-3-12 Voluntary preventative program for juveniles
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 32 > Chapter 3 - Guardians Ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocates

  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5